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Wind turbines on farmland

Energy Colonialism Will Worsen the Urban-Rural Divide

The urban-rural divide grows as rural residents rebel against costly government regulations, while a largely urban led green movement depicts “industrial farming” as one of the principal villains of society.
Working and middle class families find rent less affordable as housing costs drive a neo-feudal economic divide

A Neo-Feudal War on the People

Neo-feudal trends are sobering, although working and middle classes are not yet out for the count, and are showing welcome signs of pushback against both state and corporate power.
Recalibrating: Lessons from Youngstown, Ohio

The Future of Cities: Recalibrating Expectations: Lessons From Youngstown, Ohio

As Youngstown, Ohio lost its industrial base, it faced long-term effects from disinvestment and globalization – and a need for economic renewal. What lessons did the city learn, and can they be applied elsewhere?

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